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Lawn care in Columbus: about 28 inches of rain a year and an average temperature of 50°F set the mowing and watering season.

Weather and your home

In Platte County, July highs average about 86°F and January lows about 13°F, with roughly 28 inches of rain a year. Long, cold winters put furnaces and pipes to the test.

Storms

Over the last 10 years the National Weather Service recorded damaging thunderstorm winds, hailstorms and floods in Platte County, with hail up to 3 inches across. After a storm, a quick roof and gutter check catches damage before it turns into a leak.

Homes here

The typical home in Platte County was built around 1969, about 57 years ago, and 63% were built before 1980. Homes that age often need updated wiring, plumbing and roofs.

Disaster history

Platte County has had 15 federal disaster declarations in the last 25 years, most often for severe storms; the latest was Severe Winter Storm And Straight-Line Winds (2025).

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Questions

How often should a lawn be mowed in Columbus?

Weekly in the growing season, every two weeks as it slows.

When should I fertilize?

At the start of the growing season and again mid-season; your lawn pro times it to your grass type.

Can I get a regular service?

Yes — ask for weekly or every-other-week visits; the plan and price come in the proposal.

Nearby

Richland · Duncan · Bellwood · Platte Center · Monroe · Tarnov · Schuyler · Octavia